Infinite Horror: The Strongest Zhongzhou Team

"Mrs. Hodge throws the Quaffle. The game officially begins!!!"

Saito stared at the red ball as soon as the host said the word "start".

He lowered his head and charged forward.

The speed of the Light Wheel Three Thousand is indeed beyond all others, coupled with Qi Teng's superhuman reaction speed.

Unsurprisingly, Qi Tengyi immediately took the lead over the others with an absolute advantage.

The foreign player caught the Quaffle with one hand and then did a 360-degree upward spin.

He charged toward the iron ring.

But at that moment, a figure charged straight at them without slowing down.

He was the Chaser of Slytherin.

That's right, the rules don't allow reaching out to pull or ramming into others.

However, billiards is allowed.

After all, the ball was in Saito's hands.

If that were all, Saito wouldn't be worried.

But it was precisely at the moment he collided with the other party.

Two dark figures, one on the left and one on the right, suddenly appeared with a whooshing sound.

Saito dodged the first one, but the second one still knocked the Quake ball out of his hand.

It was at this moment that Saito realized that his large physique did indeed give him an advantage in collisions.

However, it is enough for the opponent to only affect their chances of scoring.

There is no need to win in a collision.

The two groups of people who were closely following behind adjusted their angles and took off simultaneously.

Saito, who was sent flying, looked helplessly at the roaming ball falling towards him and could only retreat to create distance and escape the opponent's range.

Because of the rules.

Only the batter can attack the wandering ball, using its magic to attack other players.

Chaser can only compete for the Quaffle.

Of course, if your broom accidentally bumps into the ball and changes its direction, that's perfectly fine too.

But it was at this time.

"Angelina John scores, Gryffindor gets 10 points."

Saito looked up and then realized what was happening.

One of the girls on my team actually grabbed the Quaffle and dribbled it straight into the opponent's hoop.

Saito Hajime wasn't the only one bewildered; Harry Potter in the air felt the same way.

Saito Hajime did make some contribution, managing to get the ball at the beginning.

From the start of the game, Harry Potter had no idea what he was supposed to do.

Because he simply couldn't find the Golden Snitch.

Before they even realized it, their own academy had already scored a goal?
Next, Harry Potter, on his first appearance in Quidditch, learned that Quidditch was not only a points-based game, but also a speed-based game.

Because everything happened so fast!

too fast.

Every person sprints at top speed, incredibly fast.

Especially that exchange student on their team, that big guy Saito Hajime.

"Slytherin score!"

"Bryce passed the ball to Captain Marcus Flint, oh!"

"As expected of Slytherin's captain, he dodged the crossfire of the ball! Oh, look!"

"Qi knocked him flying again!"

"This is the seventh time Qi has launched an attack by taking advantage of his height and weight. If this continues, I think Quidditch will have to add another rule."

"That is the heavyweight classification standard that emerged seventy years ago."

"Wait, the Quaffle slipped from her hand! Oh my god, Angelina managed to snatch it up! Another ten points!"

"No, no, no, this is the first time I've ever seen a player who can withstand a moving ball without slowing down. Oh, Gryffindor gets another ten!"

"The score is now 80 for Gryffindor and 60 for Slytherin."

"Qi also scored his fifth goal of the game!"

As the host introduced the topic, everyone in the audience cheered.

There's no way around it, the match was truly spectacular.

However, most people's attention was focused on watching the game.

However, Zheng Zha and Li Xiao were all distracted, observing Professor Quirrell and Professor Snape.

As the game progressed, someone eventually resorted to cheating.

Watching Professor Quirrell tuck his hands into his sleeves.

It's obvious that this person has already grabbed the wand.

We're just waiting for Harry Potter to get closer.

Li Xiao remembered it clearly; it was in a horror movie.

Professor Quirrell wanted to use the danger of Quidditch matches to influence Harry's flying broomstick and create an accident.

If I can die, I will; if I don't die, I'll be injured.

After all, as Voldemort's henchman, it was natural for them to target this savior.

Moreover, from the opponent's perspective, this match can be described as a golden opportunity.

This is my first time participating.

Battle against Slytherin.

Act as the seeker.

Or a record-breaking freshman.

With all these factors combined, the danger Harry Potter faced on the field was actually no less than high.

But next.

Before Harry Potter's accident could happen, Wood, the captain and goalkeeper of Gryffindor Quidditch, did.

Slytherin's batter hit a stray ball, which went straight to Wood.

This caused the captain to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.

Saito, who was in the air, narrowed his eyes when he saw this scene.

If he wasn't mistaken, the Quake ball that had just been sent flying was aimed at him.

Looking at the one who had just swung his hand, it turned out to be the opposing team's captain, who was also the chaser.

The Slytherin captain returned the bat to the batter beside him and looked at Saito Hajime provocatively.

Saito turned his gaze toward the referee and saw that the other side was calling for paramedics to help Wood on the ground.

They made no mention of whether there was anything wrong with this person's actions.

Saito understood and nodded at the provocative opponent.

He even gave a smile.

"Really? If that doesn't count as a foul, then I'm in for a good time!"

"I just hope Harry finds the Snitch a little later."

"Calling for help! Calling for help!"

While they were talking to each other, the referee ruled Wood out, making it six against seven.

Mrs. Hodge threw the Quaffle again.

Saito is the fastest.

He grabbed the ball and held it in his arms.

This time, however, the three Slytherins seemed to have been prepared all along.

They immediately surrounded them.

Just when they thought he would do what he always did and rush into the goal with the ball,

Saito Hajime surprisingly passed the ball out.

However, it was this pass that surprised everyone.

Because the Gryffindors were all behind him, Saito Hajime threw him forward.

It's more accurate to say the ball was passed to the opponent than to a teammate.

The captain of Slytherin smiled when he saw this.

However, the smile on his face couldn't be maintained for the next moment.

Everyone else, still in flight, froze in place. The audience erupted in gasps of surprise.

The reason is also very simple.

The Slytherin players were naturally delighted to see Saito pass the ball to them.

But after being accepted, this person was no longer happy.

Because he felt as if he was catching a drift ball, not a Quake.

Moreover, this ball was sent flying by a tremendous force.

So much so that after making contact with the ball, the player didn't even grab it; instead, the ball flew backwards into their own goal, directly hitting the player's chest.

Even the speed at which he was sent flying backwards was faster than when he was riding a flying broom.

"Gryffindor, another ten points!"

"Oh my god, what just happened!"

"This is the first time since I started hosting Quidditch that someone has thrown a Quaffle with the power of a Runner."

After Saito scored again, even his teammates couldn't help but run over to ask him questions out of curiosity.

But Saito insisted on just three words: "Great strength."

Yes, I am strong, but that's not illegal, is it?

As for that player, although he wasn't seriously injured, he was bound to have some bruises and swelling.

And this is just the first one.

Next, the Quickball, originally made of rubber, became a weapon in Saito's hands.

Saito simply threw the ball out openly after getting it. He pretended to play along the last time, but he didn't even bother with the second one.

He threw it directly at Captain Slytherin.

Looking at the red rubber ball that was almost a blur, you could tell without even thinking that it was incredibly powerful.

This person was also quite capable; he instinctively ducked and dodged the attack.

Only after hearing a wailing sound from his own academy did he realize that he shouldn't have acted that way.

Harry and his friends burst out laughing when they saw this.

After all, in the history of Quidditch, we've seen people dodge the Blink ball, but this is the first time someone has dodged the Quaffle.

However, the captain soon felt fortunate.

Because after the third ball was thrown, the player who hit it was seriously injured and fell unconscious, landing on the ground.

The score was now six to six.

One team is missing a goalkeeper, and the other is missing a striker.

With those three balls already won, when Saito Hajime got the ball again and took a shot...

The Slytherin team finally responded.

The opposing batter actually hit the Quaffle with a drifting ball.

Then the chaser snatched the ball and scored ten points again.

The crowd cheered.

However, Mrs. Hodge's expression changed.

The professor discovered that the ball that had collided with the Quaffle had developed an inconspicuous dent.

You should know that the Wandering Ball is a magical artifact made of solid iron.

She was certain that the Quake was a rubber object, since she launched it herself.

But that's it.

When the two types of balls collided, the solid iron ball was the one that was damaged.

It's simply unbelievable.

However, this person reacted quickly and soon focused their attention on the instigator, namely Saito Hajime.

Mrs. Hodge looked up at Professor McGonagall in the audience, and the two shook their heads after exchanging glances.

They confirmed one thing: there was no magical fluctuation.

In other words, there is no magic.

In fact, it wasn't just the two of them; with so many professors present, any use of magic would certainly not escape their notice.

Unless, it's one of them.

But this person was an exchange student, which was impossible for them, which is why they were so shocked.

In fact, it wasn't just the professors present who didn't understand what was going on.

Gunnil, Neos, and Honda, who were mingling in the crowd, all saw Mrs. Hodge and Professor McGonagall's subtle interaction.

After seeing the marks on the ball through some small props.

The three of them understood that Saito Hajime did not possess the power to throw such a thing.

But they actually did it.

"Bloodline ability? Or simply skill?"

"I remember there's a technique in the East called 'hitting a cow across a mountain'..."

Compared to the wizards at Hogwarts, the three captains' discoveries were more comprehensive.

Even so, they still couldn't figure out Saito Hajime's trick.

Their team included professional members who analyzed Saito's physical attributes and strength.

They could tell that Saito Hajime had a bloodline enhancement related to his physical attributes.

However, the enhancement level is not high; even those specializing in power cannot achieve this level.

Even with the amplification of the gene lock, such an effect cannot be achieved in simulation calculations.

That's why it's even stranger; everyone's eyes are wide open.

Of course, the same goes for the professors.

After all, Saito Hajime, who suddenly displayed this ability, had already begun his performance of dominating the battlefield.

That's precisely why they didn't realize that the instigator wasn't on the field, but off it.

The truth is actually quite simple.

Li Xiao, standing in the audience, kept his merits hidden.

While rubbing his fingers, this person complained in a shared mental chat:
"Saito Hajime, you'd better know your place. I don't have much time left for this partial destruction."

"You've already completed your side quest, that's good enough."

"And most importantly, my fingers are sore!!!"

Although Li Xiao was internally complaining, he still cooperated with Saito Ichi's various flamboyant actions.

Seeing this person speeding through the air, at the same moment this person threw the ball, Zero in another position spotted a spot.

This location was directly marked in Li Xiao's mind by Zhan Lan.

Then, Li Xiao's right hand, which was hidden under his sleeve, instantly turned pale gold.

He flicked his finger into the air.

The entire process was so seamless that it didn't even take more than 0.5 seconds.

that's it.

Invisible, transparent bullets streaked across the Quidditch pitch.

It hit first at the instant the Quake ball collided with it.

Then, the Slytherin player and his teammates were seen tumbling through the air.

The ball that flew out was swept off its tail by a Gryffindor teammate, scoring another point.

That's right, Saito Hajime, who appears to be incredibly strong to everyone, is just an actor with outstanding acting skills.

The source of the terrifying power was neither Saito Hajime nor the Quake Ball, but rather Li Xiao's covert assistance.

Zero can use his superhuman eyes to see the time and place of the collision between the Quake ball and a person.

Then, through mental sharing, he told Li Xiao in an extremely short time, and then, using the powerful force of instantaneous destruction, he directly fired an "air bullet" without any magical fluctuations.

That's why we saw what just happened.

But it was at this moment.

"Li Xiao, get ready, the story is about to begin!"

"Wait, why is Professor Quirrell attacking Qi Tengyi as well?"

"Oh no, the two are about to collide!"

Suddenly, Harry Potter, who was searching for the Golden Snitch at the highest point, began to sway erratically in the air.

Harry had to hold onto the flying broomstick tightly with both hands to avoid being thrown off by the out-of-control broomstick.

Those who already knew this part of the plot were not surprised.

But then, a problem arose. (End of Chapter)